MAC 2026 Wrestling Championships

MAC Championship tickets are on sale

Date: March 6 & 7, 2026

Location: Buffalo, NY

Click here – All sessions will cost only $20. If interested, Lisa Faulhaber needs to know by February 13th at LisaFaulhaber12@gmail.com or 908 670-4567.

Rider had 4 champions last year and is ranked #1 in the MAC this year!

IN MEMORIAM

Robert Francis Galati

January 4, 1958 ~ February 27, 2026 (age 68)

Robert Francis Galati, aged 68 years, of Southampton, NJ passed away suddenly on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Robert is the beloved husband of Rebecca Lynne Galati (nee Petley), loving father of Nicole Galati, Kristina and Joseph Battaglia, and Justin and Heather Galati, proud grandfather of Leonardo, Christian, Matteo, Alexander, Ava, and Arabelle, dear son-in-law to Sandra Ann Petley, adored cousin and uncle, survived by many dearly loved nieces and nephews, and (although he was an only child) he was a treasured brother to those he chose to be brothers with.

Robert, lovingly referred to as Bob (or Bert) was born to Romayne Ann (nee Sollami) and Francis Dominic Galati in Trenton, NJ on January 4, 1958. He grew up in Trenton and Toms River, NJ, where he attended Toms River North High School and was an all-star athlete, 3-star letterman and captain of the wrestling, baseball and football teams. He graduated in 1975 and went on to Rider College where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He served as president of Theta Chi Fraternity, continued playing baseball in the Ed Carleton League, and carried on a successful wrestling career including attending the National AAU Junior Olympics in Turkey in 1976.

Bob married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca (Becky), in 1980, had 3 beautiful children and laid roots in South Jersey. He was an entrepreneur at heart, running several of his own businesses before he broke into the mortgage industry in which he ran his own company for over 30 years. He and Becky were active in the local community and schools, especially supporting their children in sports and other extracurricular activities.

Bob loved golfing, playing blackjack, a great sandwich, and a good cigar with a glass of scotch. But more than anything, he enjoyed his time with family and friends. Bob was a well-loved member of the community; always ready to lend a hand or an ear to anyone that needed it. He is already greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation at the Bradley & Stow Funeral Home, 127 Medford-Mt. Holly Road, Medford, NJ 08055, on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10am-11am. Funeral services will begin at 11am. Committal services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob to The American Heart Association to support research, education, and community health programs for those with cardiovascular diseases. (www.heart.org)

(www.BradleyStow.com)

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Francis Galati, please visit our floral store.

Rider Wrestling Booster Club (RWB Club) Mission and Purpose

Our mission is to support the Rider University wrestlers and coaches and to continuously enhance the enjoyment for the alumni wrestlers and students as well as other fans of the program.

Support by way of wrestler’s personal career counseling, sports psychology, spiritual growth, strength programs, and social programs such as an annual banquet and a family picnic. We will raise funds for strong sustainability and long-term growth for the wrestling center and programs. Thanks to the generosity of Tim Morrison ’08, the Rider wrestling program saw its largest physical growth in its history – the creation of a new 6,000 square foot wrestling center with a new team room.

Enjoyment by way of attending dual meets, conference championships, and NCAA championships together in person or in “Virtual Wrestling Room” groups, and the social programs.

Through this site, we will provide continuous communications about Rider University Wrestling support and enjoyment activities and in close coordination with the Rider Athletics site. Funds are directed to Rider University designated for use by the wrestling team.

To join the RWB Club or to donate, please click here.

Click here to reach our contacts and their purpose served.

Rider University’s wrestling program is a strong Division I team competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). In 2024, they had notable successes, including winning their second consecutive MAC East Division title with an 8-0 conference record. They secured victory in their final match against Cleveland State with a 23-12 score, highlighting the team’s consistent performance.

Five Rider wrestlers advanced to the 2024 NCAA Championships: Tyler Klinsky, Quinn Kinner, Colton Washleski, Michael Wilson, and David Szuba. At the 2024 MAC Championships, Rider placed 2nd among 13 teams, with several athletes achieving podium finishes, including titles by Kinner and Szuba.

CLICK HERE to view the latest episodes of “STRAIGHT FROM THE BRONCS MOUTH.”

RIDER UNIVERSITY UNVEILS THE GARY TAYLOR WRESTLING CENTER  –  CLICK HERE for more information.

RWBC Career Development

CLICK HERE to learn more about mentoring opportunities

 

Career advice, internships, and mentors – matching up wrestlers and alumni (The better alternative to NIL)

College sports has been significantly affected by NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) funds given to athletes from donors and the like. The Rider Wrestling Booster Club believes that providing career support, and in coordination with the Rider career placement center, is more valuable to the wrestlers long-term by supporting their acclimating to career life after collegiate sports.

Accordingly, a strategic objective of the RWB Club is to facilitate career mentoring, co-op, part-time employment and full time employment opportunities for the current Rider wrestlers from alumni connections.

Many of Rider wrestling alumni flourish in their professional careers as doctors, attorneys, educators, CPA’s, business executives, owners and investors in various industries. They spring boarded their education at Rider to become accomplished leaders across many career paths. RWBC greatly encourages alumni supporting wrestlers career development by mentoring and other possible career opportunities.

2024 Rider University Wrestling
Golf Outing

 

The 33nd Annual Rider University Wrestling Golf Outing took place at the Mountain View Golf Course in Ewing, NJ on Friday, September 13th. This annual event was well attended and all proceeds will directly support the Rider University Wrestling Team.

 

CLICK HERE to view photos from the 2024 Golf Outing

Mario Ianni Outstanding Teammate Award

2024 Mario Ianni Award winners Hayden Horsey and Richie Kohler with Rider Coaches.

RIDER WRESTLING ALL AMERICANS

Rider Broncs Wrestling has gained national recognition by longtime head coach Gary Taylor, who retired after the 2016-17 season. Former Rider All-American John Hangey was named his replacement. The Broncs have had 19 individual All-American wrestlers, including four in Taylor’s last three seasons. Jesse Dellavecchia finished runner-up at 157 in the 2021 NCAA Championships.

RIDER UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

RIDER WRESTLING BOOSTER EVENTS

Date: Friday and Saturday – March 6-7, 2026

Venue: University at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena 
City: Buffalo, NY

Time: 3/6/26 – 10:00 AM ET
3/7/26 – 10:00 AM ET

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